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The Appalachian

The Student News Site of Appalachian State University

The Appalachian

Internship expo, tips and tricks for finding an internship

Internship expo, tips and tricks for finding an internship

Madalyn Edwards, Associate News Editor February 3, 2024

App State hosted its spring semester Internship Expo Wednesday, allowing attendees to network with potential employers and start the process of applying for an internship. Laura Pell, associate director...

Mike Kapp presents to students Jan. 30, 2024, about the Phius passive building standard.

Decarbonizing the built environment with Phius

Kayla Masterman, Distribution Manager February 2, 2024

“We have just experienced the hottest 10 years of our existence,” Mike Kapp said. “Things are moving in the wrong direction and we need to do something about it.” Kapp presented on Tuesday afternoon...

The new ‘125th Anniversary’ sign sits on top of the App State welcome sign Jan. 15, 2024. App State announced class operations would go online after 3 p.m. on Jan. 16 and would be fully online on the 17th as well.

How App State responds to winter weather storms

Thomas Turner, Reporter January 31, 2024

The Spring 2024 semester started with cold feet, as students and staff woke up to numerous emails and weather alerts informing them that their first day of classes would not be what they expected. While...

Boone community gathers for International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Boone community gathers for International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Thomas Turner, Reporter January 31, 2024

As the sun set outside the Turchin Center Saturday evening, a professor, a diversity officer, a town council representative, a survivors’ child and a Rabbi made their way to the stage for one purpose:...

Boone Town Council recognizes National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Boone Town Council recognizes National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Sam Deibler, Senior Reporter January 30, 2024

The Boone Town Council recognized January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, reaffirming the town’s commitment to human trafficking awareness and prevention. The council passed the proclamation...

On Friday, the App State Wellness Center hosts the opening of the Mountaineer Recovery Center Jan. 26, 2024. The newly repurposed room can be found in the Miles Annas Student Services Building, next to the on-campus post office.

App State Wellness introduces new Recovery Center

Thomas Turner, Reporter January 29, 2024

The App State Wellness Center hosted an open house on Friday for their new lounge area dedicated to helping App State students address addiction in any form that it may take. The new Mountaineer Recovery...

Part of Eric Hesslinks position involves working the front desk at the Watauga County Recreation Center Jan. 25, 2024. His duties include answering the phone and managing facility reservations. Photo courtesy of Eric Hesslink.

Climbing the ladder: one grad’s story of leadership

Madalyn Edwards, Associate News Editor January 24, 2024

As App State students graduate, the task of navigating through the workforce as a member of Generation Z commences. One App State student is balancing grad school and a full-time leadership position.  At...

The HON interdisciplinary studies 3540 cohort outside the McDowell House plantation for their presentation. From left: Aidan Turner, Jae Hollingsworth, Celia Merrifield, Leslie McKesson, Stevie Watson, Scout Green and Audrey Hill. Courtesy of Beth Davison.

Honors class explores Antebellum slavery in Appalachia

K. Slade, Visual Managing Editor January 17, 2024

On the McDowell Plantation in Morganton sat a brick marred with fingerprints. It was unearthed during a restoration. The prints were so distinct, one could fit their fingers in the grooves left behind....

A tribute to aged creativity: Modern stories in a matured format

A tribute to aged creativity: Modern stories in a matured format

Siri Patterson, News Editor January 15, 2024

Ninety years ago, the reporters and editors of The Appalachian did things a little differently. They printed ads promoting cigarette brands. They published marriage announcements for students and local...

The Kill-Chill facility opening in Boone will be built on two acres of county-owned land off Landfill Road, near the Watauga County Recycling Center.

‘It’s a true need’: Local farm, Watauga County collaborate on Boone slaughter facility

Sam Deibler, Senior Reporter January 15, 2024

For over 150 years, five generations of the Shipley family have raised cattle on the clover-rich, rolling pastures of Vilas, North Carolina. Their cattle matures without steroids, hormones or feedlots,...

Board of Trustees discusses economic impact study, university accomplishments

Board of Trustees discusses economic impact study, university accomplishments

Samantha Salvador, Reporter December 11, 2023

Chancellor Sheri Everts presented to the App State Board of Trustees Friday on recent accomplishments of the university and community, in regard to the economy and students. One of the main points of...

SGA voices support for climate action, victims of sexual misconduct

SGA voices support for climate action, victims of sexual misconduct

Siri Patterson, News Editor December 7, 2023

During their last meeting of the semester, the SGA approved two bills containing statements about their support of university climate action as well as victims of sex-based misconduct.  The assembly...

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